Watchmen (2009)

9/10 [highly recommended]

Deep, compelling with a tone of content. Who watches over the Watchmen? We do

In an alternate 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history as we know it. (imdb)

I never read the graphic novel so my enjoyment of this film is based on the tone, camera work, story, set design, casting, music and editing. The movie is long, though when I sat down to view it I did not feel it to be long at all. The film does have some adult material and much gore, but these were done so they didn't overtake the story of the film.

Watchmen is dark, iconic, full of allegories and allusions. This film has a lot of content and themes that it needs more than one view to fully understand what is going on. There's more than one underlining message to be taken in. This film tugs at so many emotions from love, hate, betrayal, fear, anger, disgust, surprised, confusion...that's how powerful this film is. Everything on earth is connected and everything in this film is as well.

The choice of music is absolutely gold! The recognition of the iconic tunes from the 60s and 70s will make you pause to really listen to the lyrics and how befitting they are to this film. I love how Watchmen can get you reminiscing memories with just the recognition of the songs.

Watchmen was shot in Vancouver, at a studio that I've been to. When I first watched the movie, I never took notice of the set decoration and location. But upon my second viewing today, I took much notice of the set and am amazed how much of the film is shot in such a compact set.

The dark and errie use of lighting and rough design of the set is perfect in supporting the mood of the film.

Go watch the film yourself! It is brilliant piece of work! I am so going to get myself the DVD and the graphic novel!